Ops Manager Science & Technology Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Apr 2026

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Food Safety and Quality Manager

at Private Advertiser

This is a Full time job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

$100,000 – $130,000 per year

100% NZ Owned and operated
Great team environment
Great company benefits

100% NZ Owned and operated
Great team environment
Great company benefits

The main responsibility of the role will be to provide Quality coaching and leadership across the site and to manage a team of Quality specialists.

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

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Trade Waste Specialist

at Tauranga City Council

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Total Annual Remuneration $98,000 - $109,000

Make a real impact by helping businesses reduce waste and protect our waterways
Bring your Trade Waste experience to a role making a real difference
Enjoy 5 weeks' leave, flexible hours, and supportive, people‑focused culture

Make a real impact by helping businesses reduce waste and protect our waterways
Bring your Trade Waste experience to a role making a real difference
Enjoy 5 weeks' leave, flexible hours, and supportive, people‑focused culture

Be part of a supportive, community‑focused team while helping local businesses protect our environment.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

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Listed four days ago

Specialist Manager – R&D and Laboratory Operations

at Blue Pacific Minerals Limited

This is a Full time job

Tokoroa, Waikato

We are looking for a Specialist Manager – R&D and Laboratory Operations to lead advanced research, process development, and laboratory management

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

4d ago

Listed eight days ago

Food Safety and Quality Manager

at Private Advertiser

This is a Full time job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

$100,000 – $130,000 per year

100% NZ Owned and operated
Great team environment
Great company benefits

100% NZ Owned and operated
Great team environment
Great company benefits

The main responsibility of the role will be to provide Quality coaching and leadership across the site and to manage a team of Quality specialists.

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

8d ago

Listed one day ago

Head of Department - Specimen Services

at Awanui Group

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Leads a large team delivering accurate, timely diagnostic services.
In-house learning & development opportunities.
Employee Benefits: BODYIQ, Southern Cross Insurance, EAP

Leads a large team delivering accurate, timely diagnostic services.
In-house learning & development opportunities.
Employee Benefits: BODYIQ, Southern Cross Insurance, EAP

Lead a large team delivering accurate, timely diagnostic services, driving efficiency, team development, and high standards of patient care.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

1d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Laboratory Manager

at The Bottling Company Ltd

This is a Full time job

Riverlands, Marlborough

Seeking a Laboratory Manager to oversee operations, lead staff, and maintain high standards.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

20d ago

Listed eight days ago

Laboratory Manager - General

at Awanui Group

This is a Full time job

Oamaru, Otago

Hands-on leadership driving quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
In-house learning & development opportunities
Employee Benefits: BODYIQ, Southern Cross Insurance, EAP

Hands-on leadership driving quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
In-house learning & development opportunities
Employee Benefits: BODYIQ, Southern Cross Insurance, EAP

Lead Oamaru laboratory operations, driving diagnostic excellence, team development, and continuous improvement in a leadership role.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

8d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Animal Production Specialist - Virtual Fencing

at Gallagher

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Lake, Waikato(Hybrid)

Hands-on in the field while influencing product, data, and engineering decisions

Hands-on in the field while influencing product, data, and engineering decisions

Bridge farming and tech. Drive real-world trials, shape animal welfare insights, and help transform livestock management with eShepherd!

subClassification: Biological & Biomedical SciencesBiological & Biomedical Sciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

22d ago

Listed nine hours ago

Laboratory Team Leader

at Goodman Fielder New Zealand Limited

This is a Full time job

Upper Riccarton, Canterbury

Lead team of Lab Technicians at major dairy manufacturing site
Join the team behind Meadow Fresh, one of NZs most loved dairy brands
Team Leadership opportunity to scope for progression

Lead team of Lab Technicians at major dairy manufacturing site
Join the team behind Meadow Fresh, one of NZs most loved dairy brands
Team Leadership opportunity to scope for progression

Manage team of Laboratory Technicians delivering food safety, quality & compliance tests for dairy products for domestic & export markets

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

9h ago

Listed fourteen hours ago

Senior Environmental Officer

at Napier City Council

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Napier Central, Hawkes Bay

Salary range - $91,455 - $107,594 dependent on exp

Permanent Full Time | 40hrs Monday to Friday | Senior, hands-on role
This role you will lead on complex monitoring, investigations, & compliance work
Health insurance work scheme + Retail discounts + many more employee benefits

Permanent Full Time | 40hrs Monday to Friday | Senior, hands-on role
This role you will lead on complex monitoring, investigations, & compliance work
Health insurance work scheme + Retail discounts + many more employee benefits

Lead the work that protects Napier’s environment bringing technical expertise, sound judgement, and real-world impact to water quality and compliance.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

14h ago

Listed fourteen hours ago

Herd Improvement Analyst

at Livestock Improvement Corporation

This is a Full time job

Newstead, Waikato(Hybrid)

Great benefits including Free EV Chargers on site

Advance NZ dairy genetics at LIC as a Herd Improvement Analyst—turning data into insights that help farmers through practical science.

subClassification: Biotechnology & GeneticsBiotechnology & Genetics

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

14h ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Regional Laboratory Manager

at ALS Life Sciences - Environmental

This is a Full time job

Hastings, Hawkes Bay

Lead regional laboratory operations for quality and performance.
Influence growth and client outcomes through development and engagement.
Shape high-performing teams, driving efficiency, safety and culture.

Lead regional laboratory operations for quality and performance.
Influence growth and client outcomes through development and engagement.
Shape high-performing teams, driving efficiency, safety and culture.

Lead regional laboratory operations, driving quality, safety, people leadership and business growth across ALS Environmental.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

13d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Health, Safety & Facilities Manager

at Team Orange Limited

This is a Full time job

Parnell, Auckland

Own & build a world-class H&S system & culture within cutting edge deep-tech sta
Work at the forefront of NZ energy innovation
Competitive Salary and ESOP Scheme Offered

Own & build a world-class H&S system & culture within cutting edge deep-tech sta
Work at the forefront of NZ energy innovation
Competitive Salary and ESOP Scheme Offered

Fantastic opportunity for an experienced H&S leader to own safety systems and lab operations for a high‑growth energy startup.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

19d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Cryostorage Manager

at Fertility Associates

This is a Part time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

New role - an opportunity to run with it and make an impact
Meaningful work supporting our teams to do their best
5 weeks annual leave

New role - an opportunity to run with it and make an impact
Meaningful work supporting our teams to do their best
5 weeks annual leave

This is a new role within our Science team who will work closely with our compliance team and clinics nationwide.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

12d ago

Listed five days ago

Site Food Safety Manager

at a2 Nutritionals NZ Limited

This is a Full time job

Pokeno, Waikato

A supportive team culture with learning and development opportunities
Free breakfast and lunch provided in our onsite cafeteria
Great employee benefits

A supportive team culture with learning and development opportunities
Free breakfast and lunch provided in our onsite cafeteria
Great employee benefits

Lead food safety excellence at our Pokeno Factory and drive HACCP, GMP compliance, and zero-defect quality in infant nutrition.

subClassification: Food Technology & SafetyFood Technology & Safety

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

5d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Trade Waste Specialist

at Tauranga City Council

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Total Annual Remuneration $98,000 - $109,000

Make a real impact by helping businesses reduce waste and protect our waterways
Bring your Trade Waste experience to a role making a real difference
Enjoy 5 weeks' leave, flexible hours, and supportive, people‑focused culture

Make a real impact by helping businesses reduce waste and protect our waterways
Bring your Trade Waste experience to a role making a real difference
Enjoy 5 weeks' leave, flexible hours, and supportive, people‑focused culture

Be part of a supportive, community‑focused team while helping local businesses protect our environment.

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

28d ago

Listed six days ago

Compliance Officer/Senior Compliance Officer – Biosecurity

at Otago Regional Council

This is a Full time job

Alexandra, Otago

Approx. $69,000 - $81,591

Attractive Employee Benefits
Great People and Culture
Flexible Working Conditions

Attractive Employee Benefits
Great People and Culture
Flexible Working Conditions

If you are keen to make a tangible impact on the Otago environment, then this is the role for you!

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

6d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Innovation Project Manager

at Lion New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Product Allowance, 10% Bonus, Hybrid flexibility

Lead cross‑functional teams through the full innovation lifecycle
Turn big ideas into commercially successful products.
High‑impact role with visibility across brand, supply and exec teams.

Lead cross‑functional teams through the full innovation lifecycle
Turn big ideas into commercially successful products.
High‑impact role with visibility across brand, supply and exec teams.

Shape the future of Steinlager and Speight’s, turning consumer insight into iconic beverages delivered from idea to shelf.

subClassification: Food Technology & SafetyFood Technology & Safety

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

19d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Breeding Specialist - Dairy

at Livestock Improvement Corporation

This is a Full time job

Newstead, Waikato(Hybrid)

Flexible work options and great employee benefits.

Join LIC as a Dairy Breeding Specialist: lead bull selection, drive genetic gain, collaborate with teams, and partner with breeders to support NZ.

subClassification: Biotechnology & GeneticsBiotechnology & Genetics

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

22d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

GMP Production Technician

at Technical Recruitment Solutions

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Wellington

2 locations available

GMP cleanroom role handling production, processing, and packaging tasks.
Ensure quality, safety, and accurate documentation across all activities.
Work cross-functionally with operations and R&D teams daily.

GMP cleanroom role handling production, processing, and packaging tasks.
Ensure quality, safety, and accurate documentation across all activities.
Work cross-functionally with operations and R&D teams daily.

Production Technician role in GMP environment. Hands-on manufacturing, cleanroom work, quality focus, and cross-functional team support.

Recruited byOlivia Lawrence

subClassification: Biological & Biomedical SciencesBiological & Biomedical Sciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

26d ago

Listed six days ago

Science & Technology Lead - Sensing and Intelligence

at New Zealand Defence Force | Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa

This is a Full time job

Devonport, Auckland

$147,234 - $170,818 (including 4% superannuation)

Senior leadership opportunity at Defence Science and Technology
Unique technical, research role working alongside a professional team
Position is based at Devonport Naval Base, Auckland

Senior leadership opportunity at Defence Science and Technology
Unique technical, research role working alongside a professional team
Position is based at Devonport Naval Base, Auckland

Exciting opportunity to shape the future direction of this research programme whilst deliver outcomes to the NZDF

subClassification: Environmental, Earth & GeosciencesEnvironmental, Earth & Geosciences

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

6d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Science Technician & Laboratory Manager

at Rangi Ruru Girls' School

This is a Full time job

Merivale, Canterbury

Make science come alive! Manage labs, support practical lessons, and help create an organised, safe, high‑energy learning environment.

subClassification: Laboratory & Technical ServicesLaboratory & Technical Services

classification: Science & Technology(Science & Technology)

21d ago

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